, of Warwick, NY, entered into eternal sleep on January 26, 2011 at St. Anthony’s Hospital in Warwick.  He was 86 years old.

He was born on June 27, 1924 in Florida, NY

He was married to Mary Holodinski Ballard.

Bud honorably served his country in the United States Army and will live on in the memories of his family with love and respect.

A former dairy farmer, he worked for Jones Chemical Company, Warwick.

He was a loving husband, father and grandfather to his family.  He is survived by the love of his life, his wife, Mary; a son, Mike and his wife Cheri of Warwick, NY; his grandson, Michael and his wife Tyla of Rock Hill, NY;  granddaughter, Nichole of Baltimore, MD, along with several nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in honor of Bud to the American Heart Association (donate.americanheart.org) or the Alzheimers Association (www.alz.org)

Services will be held privately.